Asbestos / Mesothelioma Lawsuit in Tennessee

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Statute of Limitations

Tennessee Code Annotated § 28-3-104 provides a 1-year statute of limitations for personal injury claims. Tennessee courts apply the discovery rule from date of mesothelioma diagnosis, but the 1-year window is extremely tight. Contact an attorney within days of diagnosis.

1 year from diagnosis — CRITICAL URGENCY

Tennessee Data

Exposure in Tennessee

Source: Tennessee Cancer Registry 2024

Source: T.C.A. § 28-3-104

Source: NIOSH Tennessee Occupational Data

Medical Resources

Clinics & Specialists in Tennessee

Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center — Thoracic Oncology

West Cancer Center & Research Institute (Memphis, TN)

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